- History and Location
- Perast is located between Kotor and Risan on the coast of the Bay of Kotor
- Settlement dates back to 3500 BC with Neolithic remains found above it
- Town became part of Venice in 1420, gaining regional power after Ottoman conquest
- Population declined after Venice's fall in 1797, becoming part of various European powers
- Architecture and Landmarks
- Town features 10 defensive towers built in 15th-16th centuries
- Perast Museum houses town archives and seafarer portraits
- St Nicholas Church Museum displays Baroque paintings and organ
- Famous for Gospa-od-Skrpjela island with 500-year-old Fachinada tradition
- Notable Features
- Town has 12 noble families with distinct coats of arms
- Perast Museum operates Tuesday-Sunday from 10am to 4pm
- Traditional rooster shooting competition held on 15 May
- Famous for bobi sweet and almond cake (Peraška torta)
- Transportation
- Car rental available with summer parking fees
- Boat service available from Kotor beach
- Regular intercity buses connect Perast to Kotor
- Blue Line municipal bus service operates between Kotor and Perast